Rio Grande Quinoa Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 35 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 343 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cilantro minced
1 x sea salt
1 x black pepper ground
1 cup corn fresh or frozen
1/2 cup quinoa rinsed well
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted
1 cup black beans cooked
1 medium tomato diced
3 tablespoons red onion

Directions

Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste; set aside.

In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil and add corn.

Reduce heat and let corn simmer until tender.

Drain corn, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid.

Bring cooking liquid to a boil and add quinoa and cumin.

Cover, reducing heat, and let simmer until liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).

Remove pan from heat and leave undisturbed for 5 minutes.

Fluff quinoa with a fork and allow to cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine cooled quinoa, corn, black beans, tomato and onion.

Pour dressing over and toss gently to mix.

Refrigerate salad until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 403g
Amount per Serving
Calories 343 31% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g18%
 Saturated Fat 2.0g8%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 33mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 53.0g18%
 Dietary Fiber 9.0g35%
 Sugars 15.0g
Protein 10.0g20%
Vitamin A 7%  Vitamin C 39%
Calcium 8%  Iron 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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